Creative Design Lead - UK
Senior Creative role at Bjak. London · full-time · £55,000–£85,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Own BJAK's UK brand identity, from voice through to visual systems
- Shape a brand story built specifically for UK users and local market realities
- Turn UK business goals into campaigns and messaging that build awareness and trust
- Lead and coach a multidisciplinary creative team, setting a high bar for quality and speed
- Build creative workflows and use performance data to iterate and scale the work
What you bring
- Between four and six years in creative, brand, or design leadership
- A portfolio that shows visual storytelling and cross-channel campaign work
- Hands-on skill with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva and modern production tools
- A track record of leading creative teams and lifting their standards
- Strong project management plus clear stakeholder communication
Who this fits
This suits a hands-on senior creative who wants to build a UK brand end-to-end while leading a small, fast-moving team. You must be based in the UK, with remote flexibility across the country. Experience in fintech, e-commerce, or high-growth consumer brands, and in localising brands for the UK, is a plus. Pay runs from 55,000 to 85,000 GBP base, set by your experience and skills.
From the employer
Be the key contributor behind a new forward-thinking brand for UK
About BJAK
We build superior application platforms globally with the mission of creating successful businesses while contributing positively to society by making it more efficient.
We developed the first and leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia to digitize the insurance industry. The platform currently serves over 8 million users across the region.
We are continuing our mission by building new, superior applications in emerging use cases as applications become increasingly integrated with AI.
Our team is densely talented, highly motivated, and focused on engineering and product excellence within a very flat organization. All members are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission.
What You Will Do
1. Brand Strategy & Creative Direction
Own BJAK’s UK brand identity across all platforms — from tone of voice to visual systems
Build a UK-first brand narrative tailored to local users, culture, and market dynamics
Translate UK marketing and business objectives into compelling visuals and messaging
Develop creative concepts and campaigns that drive awareness, trust, and growth in the UK
Ensure brand consistency across digital, social, print, product, and other UK channels
2. Creative Leadership & Team Management
Lead, coach, and inspire a multidisciplinary UK creative team
Set a high bar for creativity, execution quality, and speed
Review and approve creative output to ensure alignment with UK brand strategy
Foster a high-ownership, collaborative, and execution-driven team culture
3. Execution & Optimization
Build and manage creative workflows that balance speed, quality, and scalability
Partner closely with UK growth, product, and leadership teams
Use data and performance insights to iterate, optimize, and scale creative work
Stay current on UK market, consumer, and creative trends to keep the brand relevant
You Will Thrive Here If You…
Care deeply about storytelling, brand building, and visual clarity
Are hands-on, fast-moving, and obsessed with execution quality
Lead confidently while staying close to the work
Perform well under pressure and ambiguity
Own projects end-to-end and drive for real impact
Reject mediocrity and continuously push for better outcomes
Manage multiple projects without losing focus or structure
Communicate clearly and give direct, actionable feedback
Want to build something meaningful — fast, at scale, and with visible impact
What You Bring
4–6 years of experience in creative, brand, or design leadership
Strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling and cross-channel campaigns
Deep understanding of branding, design systems, and digital content strategy
Proven experience leading creative teams and elevating creative standards
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, and modern production workflows
Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills
Experience in fintech, e-commerce, or high-growth consumer brands
Experience building or localising brands specifically for the UK market
Our Team & Culture
Lean, high-output team that moves fast and expects the same from each other
Everyone contributes meaningfully, thinks like an owner, and raises the bar
Clarity, execution, and iteration drive everything we do
Results, speed, and ownership matter more than titles
Why Join Us
Lead and own BJAK’s UK creative vision end-to-end
Build a UK brand backed by the scale and strength of a proven fintech platform
Work directly with leadership and influence key strategic decisions
High-growth environment with clear ownership and fast career progression
Competitive compensation and flat organisational structure
Remote work flexibility across the UK
Location Requirement
Based in the UK
Compensation Range
£55,000 – £85,000 base salary per annum
Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.